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Yup, I am off again to do more traveling. I really enjoy it. I started years ago when I went hitch hiking in Europe every summer with a different set of friends. Back then it was the thing to do. The world was a different place. We didn’t get in trouble and we saw no violence. I would be afraid now.

But, I’m not hiking I’m cruising and not overseas but to the carribean. So tomorrow we leave on the Harmony of the seas, Royal Carribean.

We didn’t rush getting ready. I packed yesterday one large suitcase for clothes the little one for stuff. You know like a makeup bag, meds, lotions, chargers, jewelry. I have a whole bag. Okay, so my thing is jewelry. Other women have shoes, shopping, books the list goes on.

My black cat did not want to leave. He was traumatized poor thing he wouldn’t let go of me. It was so sad he doesn’t like it over where we bring him. I wish we had someone who would like going in to feed them and that we could trust.

However, we dropped them off and started our drive to Port Canaveral. It was around 3:30pm when traffic on 95 stopped. This is why we leave and stay at a hotel right near the cruise line port. This way you don’t have panic you will miss the ship. Especially in ft lauderdale and Miami the traffic there is an outrage.

Well we got to our hotel it’s always nice. We went to our room which is nice. But, I have a headache but the pills are in the big pack in the big suitcase. We went to the front desk and the lady said she has 2 Tylenol for $3.00. She told us where the closest place was instead. Ha! I tried to open our big suitcase in the trunk. Don’t do it! Things looked like they about to fall out. We brought it upstairs.

The lights went out maybe 3x before it was fixed. Pretty scary. But we need some dinner. He researched where to eat. Since we are down by the water the seafood restaurant are plenty.We picked FiSHLIPS. We asked for a seat outside on the pier. It was lovely seeing boats watching the large birds flying around. We even saw a dolphin swimming by. The highlight was watching an Norwegian mega cruise ship go by. Everyone got up to the fence and waved at the ship. The food was very good. We started with calamari, and shared a seafood roll. It was delicious and huge! Served with French fries which were excellent! We don’t eat white potatoes but this was a great exception!

Well, we enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Upon leaving a man asked if we liked the Santa’s chocolate stout. Yummo! It was excellent!

Back to the room it’s early 7:00 or close. I was able to finally paint my nails. Oh, this hotel has a full bar outside, and you can order pizzas and cook them in a small pizza oven. Pretty nice! Well tomorrow we go to the ship. The hotel has breakfast so we are good.

But, the ships pier are changed. You have to pick a time of arrival. No longer do you get there around 10-11! We had to arrange for a van pick up for the arrival time is 1:30pm! This is due to COVID. We had to be tested 2 days ago and you have to have the shots. In fact Wednesday we had our booster. I was miserable Thursday. Aches everywhere, head neck, back, shoulders. But today I’m good to go!

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